One of this year's Oscar-nominated animated films — the only one that didn't make it to Milwaukee movie theaters — and a singalong version of "Mary Poppins" highlight the 2014 Milwaukee Film Festival's Rated K: For Kids program.

The program, including five feature films and three programs of short films, was announced Thursday. The movies are aimed at younger viewers, ages 3 to 12, but are good enough to rate adults' attention as well. | Aug. 7, 2014»Read Full Article

Stratford, Ontario — Awakening from his fantastical woodland tryst in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Bottom the weaver exclaims in wonder that "I have had a most rare vision."

Bottom could be describing my latest annual pilgrimage to the justly renowned Stratford Festival, where I recently saw 10 of this year's 12 offerings — including a "Midsummer" that is among the most exciting and innovative productions of a Shakespeare play I've ever seen. | Aug. 6, 2014»Read Full Article

The Wisconsin State Fair is back through Aug. 10, and with it come a host of traditions. Some are standard fair fare — fried food, carnival rides, animals, prime people-watching opportunities — but others are distinctly Wisconsin.

Here are 12 of the most Wisconsin things spotted at the fair this year. | Aug. 6, 2014»Read Full Article

Visitors to Milwaukee may not get it right away, but the locals will. Bublr Bikes is the name for the city's bike sharing system.

The new name and announcement that 10 new bike share stations will be installed over the next few weeks in the downtown area were unveiled Wednesday at a news conference at Red Arrow Park. | Aug. 6, 2014»Read Full Article(193)